‘The Best Movies: Countdown to Gold’ podcast: Best actress

Florence Pugh (from left), Saoirse Ronan and Emma Watson play three of the March sisters in “Little Women.” | AP Photos

Here is how each nominee has been recognized in acting by the Academy in the past:

ACTING STATS

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo is nominated for Best Actress for her role in “Harriet” for the 2020 Academy Awards.

First time nominee

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson is nominated for Best Actress for her role in “Marriage Story” for the 2020 Academy Awards.

First time nominee

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan is nominated for Best Actress for her role in “Little Women” for the 2020 Academy Awards.

• 2008, “Atonement” — Nominated
• 2016, “Brooklyn” — Nominated
• 2018, “Lady Bird” — Nominated

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron is nominated for Best Actress for her role in “Bombshell” for the 2020 Academy Awards.

• 2004, “Monster” — Won
• 2006, “North Country” — Nominated

Renée Zellweger

Renée Zellweger is nominated for Best Actress for her role in “Judy” for the 2020 Academy Awards.

• 2002, “Bridget Jones’s Diary” — Nominated
• 2003, “Chicago” — Nominated
• 2004, “Cold Mountain” Won